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Arsenal missing four players during training as preparations ramp up for Champions League decider
TL;DR
Arsenal's training session ahead of the Champions League match against Atletico Madrid saw the absence of four key players: Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Mikel Merino, and Jurrien Timber. Their unavailability is likely to impact the team's performance in the crucial second leg of the semi-final.
Key points
- Arsenal missing four players during training
- Players absent include Odegaard, Havertz, Merino, and Timber
- Match against Atletico Madrid is crucial for Champions League progress
- First leg ended in a 1-1 draw
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Jurrien Timber suffered an injury during Arsenal's Premier League clash vs Everton. -Credit:Alex Pantling, Getty Images
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Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Mikel Merino, and Jurrien Timber were all absent from Arsenal's first-team training session on Monday ahead of their UEFA Champions League game against Atletico Madrid. Mikel Arteta's squad took part in an open training session as they prepared for the second leg of their semi-final showdown against the Spanish side.
The four players were among the notable absentees, strongly indicating they will be unavailable for Tuesday's game in North London. The tie remains finely poised following a 1-1 draw in Madrid in the first leg, though the Gunners will feel aggrieved at failing to secure an advantage after a late penalty for a foul on Eberechi Eze was overturned.
Arsenal head into the match on the back of an impressive 3-0 win over Fulham at the weekend, with Odegaard, Havertz, Merino, and Timber all ruled out of the victory against the Cottagers, as per The Mirror.
Q&A
Why are Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz missing from Arsenal's training?
Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz are among four players absent from Arsenal's training due to injuries ahead of their Champions League match.
What is the significance of Arsenal's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid?
The match is crucial as it is the second leg of the semi-final, with the tie currently level at 1-1 following the first leg in Madrid.
Who else is missing from Arsenal's squad for the Champions League game?
In addition to Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz, Mikel Merino and Jurrien Timber are also missing from Arsenal's squad for the upcoming match.
